Zanesville Christian had to kick off their season on the road on Saturday, but they showed no ill effects. They skirted past the Gilead Christian Eagles 49-47. This was payback for the Warriors, who suffered a 61-46 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Gilead Christian's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Max Keller, who went 6 for 9 en route to 12 points plus three steals. Another player making a difference was Talan Blankenship, who posted 12 points in addition to two steals.
The defeat snapped Gilead Christian's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-2 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Zanesville Christian will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Gilead Christian at 7:30 p.m. on January 31, 2025. As for Gilead Christian, they will face off against Mohican Young Star Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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